Colorado Dem 'Thrilled' By DOJ Decision Not To Sue Over Pot Laws

Rep. Jared Polis (D-CO) said in a statement Thursday that he was "thrilled" the Department of Justice decided not to sue Colorado and Washington over their marijuana legalization laws.

“I am thrilled Attorney General Eric Holder and the Department of Justice are allowing Colorado and Washington to regulate their own state laws regarding recreational and medicinal marijuana," he said. "This is a big step in allowing small businesses to grow and succeed while following state and federal laws. I am hopeful that other states may see marijuana regulation as an opportunity to reduce crime, combat drug abuse, and enhance economic opportunity.”

He continued: "I fully support the eight priorities outlined by Attorney General Holder including prosecution for marijuana distribution to minors and protecting motorists from drugged drivers. This new sensible approach by the federal government will make all of us safer and respect the rights of states to determine how best to regulate marijuana within their borders."